Brownfield RegisterThe government have recently introduced a legal requirement for councils to prepare, maintain and publish a register of brownfield land that is considered appropriate for residential development. For more information and to view the register click here.

The planning policy team is responsible for preparing local planning policies that shape how places will be developed in the future. More information on this and other responsibilities can be found below.

Information about Planning Policy in Fylde

Planning policies and proposals for development and use of land in the Borough is set out in the 'development plan'. The Fylde Borough Local Plan (As Altered) (Oct 2005) is part of the existing development plan. The Council has adopted supplementary planning guidance / documents which also form part of the development plan.

The Council previously operated an Interim Housing Policy it was resolved at the Development Management Committee on 17 June 2015 to approve the draft policies in the Housing Chapter (Chapter 10: Provision of Homes in Fylde) of the Fylde Local Plan to 2032 - Revised Preferred Option for immediate use as 'Interim Housing Policies' for use by the Development Management Committee and for decisions determined under Delegated Authority by the Head of Planning.